Where do I get sewing stuff from?

[bigben 0]

In my long running tradition of posting nothing remotely skydiving related to dropzone.com:

Where can I buy thread from in the US? I mean, in the UK, I'd go to John Lewis or something. Which of the big chains would carry that kind of stuff; ie, threads, needles etc.? (I'm in SF)

I just moved into a place, and when they told me how much curtains were going to cost I ordered fabric and a sewing machine from the internet. How hard can making curtains be?


-Ben

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I just moved into a place, and when they told me how much curtains were going to cost I ordered fabric and a sewing machine from the internet. How hard can making curtains be?

Is it just me thats concerned about this guy ?

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I'm fucking winning

[Deuce 1]

Dude, you are the man. I'm all on-balance and you're ordering do-it-yourself curtain kits off of E-Bay. Bwoing!



Yellow pages, under sewing supplies.

They gotta have something in the Mans Dress Shop over on Polk.

Bwah!

[jessd 0]

Wouldn't buying curtains be cheaper than buying a sewing machine??

But, you can buy thread at most craft stores.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..."

[bbarnhouse 0]

do a search on fabric stores in your area. There are several large chains and they'll be able to fix you up. If you still need help shoot a PM my way.
Gosh I'm such a crafty little Pixie

[airann 1]

Dude - Get some twin sheets and run the rod thru the big seam at the top.

~AirAnn~

[airann 1]

EeeeWeeeee - we are so alike!!!!

I just cant stand myself with little cutisie ideas.

Hey, lets go over and fix this dudes dwelling up!!

~AirAnn~

[QuickDraw 0]

Or some black paint.

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I'm fucking winning

[skymama 37]

Is there a Wal-Mart nearby? They always have a craft section, usually in the back of the store.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[BlueEyedMonster 0]

Use the store locator on the top... http://www.joann.com/

And, all you guys that think buying stuff is better. A new jump suit only costs $50 if you can make it yourself. The cost of the sewing machine is paid for quickly.

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Is there a Wal-Mart nearby?

Oh, I forgot about that. That's another great idea Skymama.

[bigben 0]

Thanks all, I've found one :) Was having a bit of a brain fart. Have just got off a 12 hour flight, so I think that's OK. Incidentally, I'm now a new immigrant, and they didn't even ask to see the x-ray of my chest.

-Ben

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Is it just me thats concerned about this guy

Yes, it's just you.

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[katiebear21 0]

Welcome back!!! See ya in Eloy!

Katie
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[wmw999 2,588]

Hancock Fabrics (and other mainstream fabric stores too probably, but Hancock is pretty cheap) sells all kinds of stuff to make curtains -- stiff inserts for the pleated look, weights for the bottoms, and really cheap curtain lining fabric.

And curtains made from sheets can look pretty good, if you use all that stuff. The store will probably also have books on how to do it. Roman shades are a major pain, though

Wendy W.

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